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May 21, 2026 3:41 PM

Europe’s economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand

Economic activity in the euro zone shrank at its sharpest rate in more than two-and-a-half years in May as a war-driven surge in living costs hammered demand for services across Europe and firms accelerated layoffs, surveys showed on Thursday. S&...

May 21, 2026 2:37 PM

Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the ‘noose’

Russia said on Thursday that it would provide active support to Cuba despite attempts by the United States to intimidate and tighten the "sanctions noose" around the Communist‑run island republic. The United States announced murder charges against...

May 21, 2026 12:20 PM

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump

Taiwan said on Thursday President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump, in what would be an unprecedented conversation between the leader of the world's biggest economy and the island claimed by China. It is still un...

May 21, 2026 12:05 PM

Tehran reviewing latest US response as Trump suggests he can wait

Iran said on Thursday it was reviewing Washington's latest position on ending the war after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he was prepared to wait a few days to "get the right answers" from Tehran but warned of renewed attacks if it did not ag...

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